The Purple Tooth Clinic

16/12/2025

Replace missing teeth with dentures or implants, 3-6 months after extraction to prevent significant bone loss.

When a tooth is lost, the jawbone beneath it no longer receives stimulation from chewing. As a result, the body begins to break down the unused bone — a process called bone resorption.

Research shows that up to 25% of the jawbone can be lost within the first year if a missing tooth is not replaced. This bone loss mainly affects the alveolar bone, which supports the teeth, and it progresses most rapidly during the first 6–12 months.

Over time, bone loss can lead to shifting teeth, bite problems, facial changes, and difficulty placing dental implants later. What starts as a single missing tooth can gradually affect overall oral health.

Replacing missing teeth early — especially with options that restore chewing forces — helps preserve jawbone strength, facial structure, and long-term dental health.

26/10/2025

Case: Single-tooth direct composite veneer restoration on a badly discolored non-vital central incisor with a class 4 carious lesion

Treatment: Root canal treatment was done first, and patient was offered 3 options for the final restoration.

Option 1: single-tooth direct composite veneer restoration
Option 2: internal bleaching and restoration of the class 4 caries
Option 3: porcelain or zirconia crown

*The patient opted for the single-tooth direct composite veneer restoration, as she was scheduled to return to her country the following day.

30/09/2025

Finished ortho case = happy patient!😊

Non-extraction case using Damon self-ligating brackets
🔴Blocked out upper right canine
🔴Anterior edge-to-edge & Posterior crossbite
🔴Asymmetrical lower arch due to a congenitally missing lower left 2nd premolar

13/09/2025

Restoration of a chipped front tooth on a 71-year old patient

21/08/2025

👶Leaving cavities in baby teeth untreated is like planting decay in the next set of teeth.🦷

Cavities in baby teeth are often misunderstood. Many parents assume that since milk teeth eventually fall out, they don’t need much attention. But this is one of the biggest mistakes in children’s oral care.

Baby teeth are not just temporary placeholders—they protect the permanent teeth developing right beneath them. When decay is left untreated, the infection doesn’t stop at the surface; it can spread deep inside the tooth, into the roots, and even affect the permanent teeth waiting to erupt.

The truth is, cavities in milk teeth are not harmless. An untreated infection in a baby tooth can create abscesses, damage the surrounding bone, and allow bacteria to reach the underlying permanent tooth bud. This can lead to enamel defects, weak spots, or even early decay in the permanent teeth before they even emerge. In some cases, the infection can spread further, causing pain, swelling, and serious health complications that no child should ever go through.

Baby teeth play an essential role in guiding permanent teeth into the correct position, helping with chewing, speech, and proper jaw development. Losing them too early due to cavities disrupts this balance, often resulting in misalignment or orthodontic problems later in life. Ignoring cavities may seem like saving time or money now, but in reality, it sets the stage for bigger dental challenges in the future.

Parents need to remember: caring for milk teeth is caring for the future smile. Regular brushing, limiting sugary snacks, early dental check-ups, and treating cavities promptly are not just short-term solutions—they are investments in a lifetime of healthy teeth. Don’t wait for pain to appear. Protecting baby teeth today means protecting your child’s confidence, health, and smile for tomorrow.

08/08/2025

Healthy and good looking natural teeth are better than veneers, especially for adolescent patients.

Our case of a minimally invasive treatment of white spot lesions on the anterior teeth using GC Toothmousse Plus. No fillings done.
*Chairside treatment + daily application.

Message us for more info on this procedure.

GC Toothmousse Plus is available at our clinic, and at our trusted suppliers, VERA DMD Sales and Dental Trading Corporation, Happy Dentist, and Vera DMD Corporation Shopee account. https://shopee.ph/product/57227725/16082646839?d_id=99ee1&uls_trackid=53mefj6u00m5&utm_content=2JMASYHJoM1Zk1qcHneC3JMZ7J55

29/06/2025

Don't let pain be your reminder. Make time to visit your dentist at least twice a year for regular checkups and cleaning. Routine dental treatment isn't costly— neglect is.

01/01/2025

Happy New Year!🎉🎊

25/12/2024

Merry Christmas!🎄❄️☃️

09/10/2024

Single tooth direct composite veneer restoration replacement on a discolored central incisor

12/08/2024

Don't wait for your tooth to hurt before seeking dental treatment. A cavity that looks like the 1st photo usually has extensive caries, and would end up looking like the 2nd photo after caries removal. Good thing the pulp (nerve) of this particular tooth wasn't exposed, and we were able to restore it immediately with a composite restoration (3rd photo).